Clinical Trial: Cerebellar Loops and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Study Status: Terminated
Recruit Status: Terminated
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Alterations of Fronto-Cerebello-Frontal Loops in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) : A Study Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (M

Brief Summary: The aim of this study is to investigate the integrity of connectivity between the neocortex and the cerebellum in the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Fibers integrity will be measured using magnetic Resonance Imaging Techniques.

Detailed Summary: ADHD is a neurodevelopmental trouble characterized by attentional deficits, impulsivity and motor hyperactivity. Morphological neuroimaging studies in ADHD children have revealed cerebellar abnormalities, however data in adults regarding cerebellum alterations are scarce. In this study we will analyse the conectivity of the cerebellum of adults ADHD patients. We will use diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) technique, and morphological data will be compared with the neuropsychological status.
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux

Current Primary Outcome: Fractional anisotropy coefficient if fronto-cerebello-frontal loops. [ Time Frame: visite 1 ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

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Information By: University Hospital, Bordeaux

Dates:
Date Received: May 22, 2008
Date Started: February 2008
Date Completion:
Last Updated: June 22, 2009
Last Verified: June 2009